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Posted June 07, 2026

Postal Worker

University of Kentucky
Lexington, Kentucky, United States 40502 Full Time
Reference: 285111711

University of Kentucky

Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status.

Posting Details
Posting Details

Job Title Postal Worker
Requisition Number RE54722
Working Title
Department Name 3DH01:Aux Services - Other Services
Work Location Lexington, KY
Grade Level 40
Salary Range $15.30-24.50/hour
Type of Position Staff
Position Time Status Full-Time
Required Education
HS
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Required Related Experience
1 yr
Required License/Registration/Certification
None
Physical Requirements
Able to lift, push and or/pull objects up to 50 lbs, standing or walking with objects up to 25 lbs, repetitive motion, walking extensively on campus, able to climb stairs and can endure extreme temperatures due to seasonal weather conditions.
Shift
Monday-Friday 7:30 AM-4:00 PM; 37.5 hours/week, additional hours may be needed to meet departmental needs
Job Summary
The University of Kentucky is seeking a Postal Worker to join our Auxiliary Services team and support critical campus mail operations. This role plays an essential part in ensuring timely, accurate delivery and processing of mail and packages across the university, helping keep daily operations running smoothly for students, faculty, and staff.
You’ll be responsible for handling incoming and outgoing mail, operating campus delivery routes, and providing excellent customer service while ensuring compliance with postal regulations and university procedures.

What You’ll Do
  • Sort, process, and distribute incoming and outgoing mail and packages across campus
  • Deliver mail along established campus routes, ensuring timely and accurate service
  • Assist students, faculty, and staff with mailing questions and service needs
  • Prepare and process accountable mail (e.g., Certified, Registered, Signature Confirmation)
  • Coordinate with external carriers (USPS, UPS, and others) for mail pickup and delivery
  • Maintain records, reports, and documentation for package tracking and billing
  • Support team operations through cross-training and participation in various postal functions


What You’ll Bring
  • Experience working in customer service, logistics, delivery, or operational support environments
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to work accurately in a fast-paced setting
  • Ability to manage time effectively and meet delivery deadlines
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • A team-oriented mindset with flexibility to support multiple functions
  • Commitment to safety and proper handling of equipment and materials

What’s In It for You
  • Essential campus role: Help keep university operations running smoothly through reliable mail services
  • Active work environment: Stay on the move with a mix of delivery, sorting, and hands-on tasks
  • Skill development: Gain experience in logistics, operations, and customer service
  • Team environment: Work alongside a supportive and collaborative postal services team
  • Consistent schedule: Monday–Friday daytime hours with opportunities for additional work as needed
  • Comprehensive benefits: Competitive pay, benefits, and growth opportunities

Why Now?
As campus operations continue to grow and evolve, maintaining efficient and reliable mail services is more important than ever.
In this role, you will help:
  • Ensure timely delivery of critical documents and packages across campus
  • Support high-volume mail processing and distribution needs
  • Provide dependable service to a wide range of campus customers

You’ll join at a time when your work will have a direct and visible impact on daily campus operations.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No
Preferred Education/Experience
Deadline to Apply 06/15/2026
Our University Community
We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.

The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status.

Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.


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